Symptoms - Starting and Charging

Symptoms - Starting and Charging

NOTE: The following steps must be completed before using the symptom tables.

^ Perform [Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic Information] Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic Information before using the Symptom Tables in order to verify that all of the following are true:
^ There are no DTCs set.
^ The control modules can communicate via the serial data link.

^ Review the system descriptions and operations in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to one of the following system operations:
^ [Battery Description and Operation]
^ [Charging System Description and Operation]
^ [Electrical Power Management Description and Operation]
^ [Starting System Description and Operation]

Visual/Physical Inspection
^ Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the starting and charging systems.
^ Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.

Intermittent
Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to [Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Diagnostic Aids]. Diagnostic Aids

Symptom List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:
^ [Battery Inspection/Test]
^ [Battery Electrical Drain/Parasitic Load Test]
^ [Battery Common Causes of Malfunction]
^ [Charging System Test]
^ [Generator Noise Diagnosis]
^ [Starter Solenoid Does Not Click]
^ [Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank]
^ [Engine Cranks Slowly]
^ [Starter Motor Noise Diagnosis]